According to a 2018 LinkedIn survey of 2,000 executives, the 鈥渟oft鈥 skill most important to employers is leadership.1 That鈥檚 not exactly earth-shattering news, but the kind of leadership they look for has many people thinking twice about their qualifications.
The truth is, in our fast-changing, global world, having a charismatic personality or good organizational skills is no longer enough. Companies need people who can lead teams, make sound ethical decisions and effectively leverage a melting pot of values and cultures in the workplace. A Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a concentration in Leadership Studies (BAS-L) will give you the knowledge and credentials to step up to the next level of authority in your field.
Many schools have BAS in leadership programs, but there are a few things you should verify before signing up. Here鈥檚 what to look for and how 糖心传媒 compares:
Class size: Bigger isn鈥檛 always better. 糖心传媒鈥檚 small classes mean your group work and discussions will be more productive and rewarding.
Online access: Going to class in person can be tough when you鈥檝e got a job, a family and other responsibilities. 糖心传媒鈥檚 Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) online degree programs allow you to log in to classes when it works for you.
Accreditation: Educational institutions aren鈥檛 required to obtain independent accreditation, so do your homework. 糖心传媒 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Useful minors: A minor enhances your degree and makes you more valuable to potential employers. While pursuing a BAS-L at 糖心传媒, you can minor in Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Homeland Security or Sociology.
Partnerships with other schools: Schools should make it easy for you to keep pursuing new levels of learning. 糖心传媒, for example, automatically accepts graduates of the Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) Associate of Applied Science program into its BAS-L online program. This allows students to take the final few steps to their baccalaureate degree.
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[1] Beheshti, Naz, 鈥?鈥 Forbes, September 24, 2018